Grandmother and daughter smiling at a phone at a family autumn gathering

Greetings Island alternative

For family gatherings, send something they will watch

Go beyond a printable card. Send a video invitation in one link, and guests reply Going, Can't make it or Maybe in their browser.

  • Free: 3 events/month
  • No guest account
  • No ads
Why hosts switch

Beyond the printable card

01

Video, not just a card

Start from a designed video or photo invitation and add your voice.

02

No ads on any plan

Greetings Island's free plan shows ads. TwistInvite shows no ads.

03

Honest pricing

Greetings Island Premium is cheaper ($3.49/month, $26.99/year). Both have free plans with RSVP.

Couple choosing an invitation together on a sofa
For your guests

Replying takes seconds

No app download, no sign-up, no password to remember.

  1. Open the link from a text, chat or email.
  2. Watch the invitation and hear your voice message.
  3. Tap a reply: Going, Can't make it or Maybe.
Pricing

TwistInvite vs Greetings Island and other alternatives

Side-by-side US prices from each company's official pages.

TwistInvite★ Best value
Free plan
$0: 3 events/month
Entry paid price / month
$8.99 (or $2.99/week)
Entry paid price / year
$39.99
Per-event or per-card price
Optional add-ons $0.99–$1.99
Guest account to RSVP
No account; email optional
Ads
No ads
Greetings Island
Free plan
Yes, with free RSVP
Entry paid price / month
Premium $3.49
Entry paid price / year
Premium $26.99
Per-event or per-card price
—
Guest account to RSVP
No sign-up
Ads
Yes on free; Premium is ad-free
Evite
Free plan
Yes (free designs show ads)
Entry paid price / month
—
Entry paid price / year
Pro $249.99
Per-event or per-card price
Premium $17.99 (≤12 guests) to $99.99 (≤750)
Guest account to RSVP
Not stated
Ads
Yes on free designs
Punchbowl
Free plan
7-day trial
Entry paid price / month
Plus $5.99 (≤50 guests)
Entry paid price / year
Plus $35.88 ($2.99/mo billed yearly)
Per-event or per-card price
—
Guest account to RSVP
No account
Ads
Ad-free from Platinum ($5.99/mo yearly)
$

Bottom line: Greetings Island Premium is cheaper ($3.49/month, $26.99/year) than TwistInvite Premium; both have free plans with RSVP. TwistInvite shows no ads; Greetings Island's free plan does.

Prices in USD for the US, as of Nov 2026, from official pricing or help pages (greetingsisland.com, support.evite.com, punchbowl.com/membership; TwistInvite: twistinvite.com/pricing). Prices may vary by region/promo.

Real templates

Start from a TwistInvite template

These are real TwistInvite video invitation templates.

Seven Cupcake Party
Friendsgiving Welcome Porch
Christmas Gala Ballroom
FAQ

Questions about switching from Greetings Island

?Is Greetings Island cheaper?

Yes. Greetings Island Premium is $3.49/month or $26.99/year, less than TwistInvite Premium ($8.99/month, $39.99/year). Both offer free RSVP; TwistInvite adds video invitations and a voice message, with no ads.

?Is TwistInvite free?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 events per month. Premium is $2.99/week, $8.99/month or $39.99/year (as of Nov 2026; may vary by region/promo).

?Do guests need an account to RSVP?

No. Guests open your link in their browser and reply Going, Can't make it or Maybe. Email is optional.

?Does TwistInvite show ads?

No. TwistInvite doesn't show ads on your invitations.

?Can I add a personal message?

Yes. Hold to record a voice message that guests hear with your video invitation.

Friends celebrating together under string lights

For the whole family

Bring everyone to the table, with one link

Pick a video template, add a voice message, and share it anywhere. Free for 3 events a month, and guests reply without an account.